Penn State quarterback commit Brandon Wimbush is quickly rising up the national recruiting rankings after a series of strong showings in camps across the country. The four-star recruit most recently climbed to No. 67 in the 2015 ESPN 300, making him the top-rated player in the Nittany Lions' nationally acclaimed recruiting class and the No. 5 dual-threat quarterback in the country.

Wimbush also cracked the Rivals100 at No. 92 and checked in as the No. 2 player in talent-rich New Jersey. He committed to coach James Franklin on May 6, right around the same time Baldwin (Pa.) High School offensive tackle Sterling Jenkins gave his pledge. The duo is a driving force behind the Nittany Lions' class, which now ranks No. 4 nationally by Scout, ESPN and 247 Sports.

Wimbush has impressive skills as a dual-threat passer that could offer a glimpse into the type of quarterback Franklin might prefer moving forward. He inherited pro-style quarterbacks in rising sophomore Christian Hackenberg and freshman Michael O'Connor, who was first recruited by former coach Bill O'Brien, but brought in dual-threat passers Trace McSorley and Wimbush in the last two recruiting classes.

Wimbush earned praise from ESPN national recruiting director Tom Luginbill for passing and running skills that only continue to trend up. Standing at 6-2, 208 pounds, Wimbush is a gifted athlete and passer with a big, accurate arm and dynamic running ability in open space. His technique only continues to improve as he approaches his senior season at St. Peters Prep in Jersey City, N.J.

"We don't anticipate this is the last jump he'll make within the rankings," Luginbill said. "He's a highly competitive kid and in every outing we've seen him he's performed better than the previous outing. He's a guy that continues to rise up the board. In fact, you could argue he has the best blend of athleticism and natural release and delivery of any quarterback in this class."

Wimbush could be an intriguing addition to Penn State's crop of quarterbacks in 2015 and beyond. Hackenberg has at least two more seasons remaining and only figures to improve, to the point where the 2016 NFL draft is a possibility. In that scenario, Wimbush, O'Connor and McSorley would be left to compete for a starting job in 2016.

Given Wimbush's rising stock, there could be nervous moments between now and National Signing Day in February. He received a scholarship offer from Stanford after participating in a June 17 camp, but returned to Penn State to camp and visit last weekend, which quelled immediate concerns about his interest in other schools.